In which type of soil can water stay for a longer time?

Correct answer: More clayey soil

The direct answer is A: more clayey soil. Soil texture controls how easily water enters, moves, and remains in the ground. Clay particles are extremely small and lie close together, so the spaces between them are narrow. Water therefore moves slowly, and clayey soil can retain more water for a longer time, although drainage and aeration may be poor. Option A is correct because it identifies the soil with high water-holding capacity. Option B is wrong because dry sand has large spaces between particles, allowing water to pass quickly. Option C is wrong because gravel has very large gaps and usually drains rapidly. Option D is wrong because icy rock is not a soil type and cannot be used as the normal answer about soil water retention. Remember: clay holds, sand drains.